Social Media and Mental Health: A Conversation with Dr. Alyssa Lucker

About this episode

Dr. Alyssa Lucker discusses the complex relationship between social media and mental health, particularly for younger audiences.

In this episode of the Mental Note Podcast, psychiatrist Dr. Alyssa Lucker unpacks the complicated relationship between social media and mental health - especially for teens and young adults. We explore the challenges of researching social media effects, how it influences the developing brain, and where responsibility lies between parents and platforms. Dr. Lucker also highlights potential benefits — like connection, creativity, and self-expression — alongside the risks of sleep disruption, mood changes, and addictive patterns. With practical advice on digital literacy, family communication, and self-reflection, this conversation asks the bigger question: is social media a healthy part of modern life, or just a poor substitute for real-world connection? Links Mental Note Podcast www.mentalnotepodcast.com Child and Adolescent Mental Heal Treatment - Child + Adolescent Mental Health Treatment Pathlight Mood & Anxiety Center: www.pathlightbh.com Eating Recovery Center: www.eatingrecoverycenter.com Free Group Support: Click Here! Free Evaluation with a Trained Therapist: (877) 850-7199 Content Breakdown: Why is Dr. Lucker passionate about social media hygiene 02:19 What does research…

People in this episode

Host: Mental Note

Guest: Dr. Alyssa Lucker

Topics covered

• social media
• mental health
• teens
• young adults
• digital literacy
• self-reflection

Keywords

• social media
• mental health
• teens
• digital literacy
• self-expression
• addiction
• mood changes

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Child + Adolescent Mental Health Treatment, Pathlight Mood & Anxiety Center, Eating Recovery Center

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